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Secure World Foundation Newsletter
June 2018
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Insight - Space and the Sustainable Development Goals
By Krystal Wilson, Director of Space Applications Programs
In September 2015, more than 150 world leaders met at the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit to adopt the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Building on the successes of the original 8 Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), this new agenda officially came into force on January 1, 2016 and includes an ambitious set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to support economic growth, improve social inclusion, and advance environmental protection. More specifically, they cover the areas of: poverty, hunger, health, education, gender equality, clean water and sanitation, energy, livelihood and economic growth, industry and infrastructure, inequality, cities and communities, responsible consumption and production, climate action, sustainable water resources, sustainable land resources, governance and justice, and global partnerships.
Each goal has specific, integrated targets and indicators to ensure measurable and transparent progress by 2030. Compared to the MDGs, the SDGs are more broadly written to highlight the needs of all countries rather than just focusing on the developing world. By their very designation, they also include a much stronger focus on sustainability: the idea of development that meets the ongoing needs of the present and the future...continue reading.
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Announcements
SWF Scholarships for IAC 2018 are Available to Young Professionals
The Secure World Foundation is now accepting applications from young professionals for scholarships to aid in traveling to present papers at this year's International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Bremen, Germany. The goal of these scholarships is to provide young space professionals an opportunity to participate in one of the most prestigious international space conferences to further their professional development and inject new ideas into the community. Please note that the deadline to apply is 11:59 PM (EDT) Sunday, June 10, 2018. Click here to apply.
May 25, 2018
Secure World Foundation and GDPR
The SWF team values your privacy as much as we value our own. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a European Union (EU) regulation that aims to strengthen and unify data protection for individuals within the EU, also addressing data export concerns. SWF is committed to protecting the data and privacy of our stakeholders. We aim to comply with applicable laws in all areas of the world where we connect. To keep pace with GDPR, SWF has taken several steps to further protect your data, privacy and contact preferences. For more information click here. To update your subscription preferences, click here.
Jun 1, 2018
Josh Wolny Promoted to Project Manager
We are excited to announce that Josh Wolny has been promoted to Project Manager. Josh has been part of the SWF family since November 2016 and has supported the Washington DC office as the DC Administrative Assistant. Congratulations!
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Events
May 7, 2018
Space Commerce, Governance, and Security Discussed at the 2018 UNIDIR Space Security Conference
In partnership with the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) and the Simons Foundation, SWF sponsored the Institute's two-day conference on space security. This year's conference convened experts from around the world to discuss the challenges and opportunities related to new technologies that have great potential, but can also be destabilizing to a security status quo. Washington Office Director Victoria Samson helped organize the event, gave the welcoming address, and presented on on-orbit servicing to a panel discussion about the growing space economy. Space Law Advisor Chris Johnson moderated a panel on the emerging challenges to space security from missile defense to quantum computing. Audio, video, and presentations are now available.
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Staff Activities and Presentations
May 10, 2018
SWF Participates in 4th U.S.-Vietnam Dialogue on Civil Maritime Domain Awareness
The 4th U.S.-Vietnam Civil Maritime Domain Awareness Dialogue brought together government and private sector experts from the United States and Vietnam to discuss ways to improve collaboration and enhance civil maritime domain awareness (CMDA). Director of Program Planning Brian Weeden participated as a member of the U.S. delegation and gave a talk on the links between space sustainability, CMDA, and national space policy. Dr. Weeden's presentation discussed some of the ways that space capabilities can enhance CMDA and the challenges with ensuring the long-term sustainability of space.
May 18, 2018
Workshop Discusses Latin American Perspective on Space Resources Governance
The 1st Latin American Workshop on Global Governance of Space Resources focused on the policy and legal context for space resources development, from a Latin American perspective, including the Building Blocks suggested by the Hague International Space Resources Governance Working Group. Director of Private Sector Programs Ian Christensen was one of the invited presenters at the Workshop. Mr. Christensen's remarks focused on increasingly commercial character of the space domain, including space resources as an example of novel private sector activities. Mr. Christensen's presentation highlighted the SWF Handbook for New Actors in Space as example of the importance of documenting existing best practices for responsible space operations as part of developing legal and policy frameworks for novel space applications.
May 18, 2018
SWF Participates in European Space Forum
Executive Director Michael Simpson represented SWF at the 2018 Space Forum in Luxembourg. The Forum runs concurrently with business sector summits in artificial intelligence, financial technology, and digital technology permitting conversations and presentations that cross disciplinary lines and break down technological silos. Dr. Simpson consulted with Luxembourg officials on the work SWF and they share on the Hague International Space Resources Governance Working Group.
May 20, 2018
SWF Provides Expertise at the 2018 Space Security Index Working Group
Space Law Advisor Chris Johnson served as an expert reviewer at the 2018 Space Security Index Working Group meeting in Montreal, Canada, whose publication, the Space Security Index, will be finalized and published later this year.
May 23, 2018
Key Issues in Democratizing Space Data Presented at the Global Space Applications Congress
Director of Space Applications Programs Krystal Wilson participated in the Global Space Applications Congress (GLAC) in Montevideo, Uruguay. This conference was co-organized by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) and Centro de Investigación y Difusión Aeronáutico-Espacial (CIDA-E). Ms. Wilson spoke on the plenary panel “Democratizing Space Data” where she shared some considerations for increasing the access to and use of Earth observation data. Ms. Wilson also moderated a working group on policy and legal considerations at the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC)/IAF Seminar: Space Applications, and also gave a keynote presentation on diversity in the space sector at the SGACC/IAF “3G” IDEA Networking Lunch.
Jun 4, 2018
SWF Participates in Dawn of Private Space Science Symposium
Mr. Johnson presented concepts of space debris, international space law, and governance of private space activities in the context of space sustainability to the Dawn of Private Space Science Symposium, a two day event at Columbia University in New York City. The event aimed to facilitate communication between the private sector, scientists, researchers, government agencies, and policy makers.
Jun 4, 2018
Conference Discusses Challenges for European Space Industry in Light of Evolving Space Economy
The SDA Bocconi School of Management hosted a one-day invitation-only conference in Milan Italy entitled "The New Space Economy: Opportunities and Challenges for the European Space Industry." The event discussed how increasing private sector activity and novel applications in the rapidly evolving commercial space sector are creating market and policy challenges (and opportunities) for space sector actors in Europe. Mr. Christensen presented on the work of the Hague International Space Resources Governance Working Group, of which he is a member and SWF a partner.
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Experts in the Media
May 7, 2018
Space Situational Awareness in the Era of Megaconstellations
Washington Office Director Victoria Samson quoted in Via Satellite on SSA and megaconstellations.
May 11, 2018
NOAA's 'space observing system of the future' takes shape
Ms. Samson quoted by Politico on UNIDIR conference.
May 14, 2018
Doug Lamborn advances “space as a true war-fighting domain” in annual U.S. military blueprint – and Donald Trump may be an ally
Ms. Samson quoted in the Denver Post on SWF's Counterspace Report.
May 15, 2018
Space mining could become a real thing — and it could be worth trillions
Director of Private Sector Programs Ian Christensen quoted by CNBC on space resources development.
May 16, 2018
The US must secure its supply chain in the face of anti-satellite weapons
SWF Counterspace Report cited in C4ISRNET.
Jun 1, 2018
Podcast: A Behind the Scenes Look at Space Threats
Ms. Samson and Dr. Weeden interviewed on CSIS Podcast about Counterspace Report.
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